Buildings of Virginia: Tidewater and Piedmont (Buildings of the United States) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195152069 ISBN 13: 9780195152067

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2002

Synopsis

Old Dominion's built environment has grown and changed extensively since its beginnings and the Buildings of Virginia reflects those changes. The book chronicles Williamsburg, a restored eighteenth-century town with the Governor's Palace and the Christopher Wren building. And journeys farther west to Richmond, the state capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson. It then captures the many historical sites including the birthplaces of George Washington and Robert E. Lee in Westmoreland County. Along with this, the chapters delve into the agricultural history of the state, the expansion of the railroad, and construction of deepwater facilities. And, finally, to the times during and after World War II when manufacturing, military activities, and the growth of the federal establishment accelerated the trends toward industrialization and urbanization.
Virginia's influences are truly far reaching--virtually every American city shares some of its architectural style. Approximately 800 buildings and 450 photographs and maps are included in this volume's discussion, truly exhibiting the range of architecture that make up this region. Written by the voice behind A&E's America's Castles, this book is an ideal source for research in architectural history and sociology. Travelers and general readers can also utilize the book as a companion to the many fascinating sites throughout eastern Virginia.

About this title

About the Author:

Richard Guy Wilson, Commonwealth Professor of Architectural History, University of Virginia.

From Booklist:

The latest volume in the award-winning Buildings of the United States series discusses approximately 800 buildings and has more than 450 photographs and maps. Previous volumes in the series cover Alaska (1993), Colorado (1997), the District of Columbia (1993), Iowa (1993), Michigan (1993) and Nevada (2000). RBB
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About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0195152069
• ISBN 13: 9780195152067
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 592
• Editor: Wilson Richard Guy